I'm yet to see a Belgium team that can be consistent. So far we've lifted ourselves to the 2nd place in the FIFA rankings by (barely) winning against opposition that are hardly part of the world's elite. When we did face one such team (Argentina), we lost.

This game against Wales once again showed several of our weak spots: our strikers who are either terrible at controlling and passing the ball and don't know how to play in the team (Lukaku), or very hot-or-cold like Benteke: one game he's great, the other game he's absolutely terrible. Today only Jason Denayer, Nainggolan (despite his horrendous header) and Hazard were decent. The rest all were not even trying or they were just wayward with their touches, passes and decisions.

What the hell is wrong with Kompany?! He's been playing like an arrogant ass all season long. Stupid red cards, even dumber tricks he has no business trying on positions he shouldn't be in. And when he fails to pull off one of his useless stunts, he wrestles the opposition player who outsmarted him to the ground. I've seen this more than a few times now, a player of his calibre and intelligence should DEFINITELY know better.

When some careful criticism was heard suggesting he may be over his top level, he ridiculed those people. Well, it looks like they were right. Physically he's still top, but mentally he's been struggling to be as good as a few years ago for more than just this season. Not focussed enough, arrogant and quite simply prone to making dumb mistakes.

I can't believe it. This is like Sterchele all over again! God damn it! Why did your mates have to speed in such terrible weather man? Are the hundreds of deaths a year because of speeding not enough to learn? I'll never drive irresponsibly like that, especially with others aboard.

Went to see Belgium-Iceland yesterday, was not disappointed :) Origi will become a legend one day! Fellaini was discretely great, Courtois was amazing again and I'm happy for Praet and especially Thomas Meunier to play a game as well.

Daniel Van Buyten wrote a goodbye letter to the public, more specifically to Anderlecht (who were rumoured to take him in after a great World Cup).

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'Taking an important decision is often very hard. I experienced that in the past few days. And reason often trumps emotion. It was my goal to end my career after a good World Cup so I could give back a little bit to the country that gave me so much.

Since January I've worked very hard and with the utmost professionality to prepare for that fantastic event. My body suffered because of this. After our return from Brazil I was presented with several options from clubs, which flattered me. The efforts from RSC Anderlecht especially were very flattering.

But the people who know me well know that if I do something, I do it the full 100%. I tried in these past few weeks, but my body says it's simply no longer possible. I don't want to disappoint Anderlecht and the fans when I continue and cannot fulfill their hopes.

Football is my life: so it is with great reluctance that I decided to lay down Anderlecht's offer. I want to thank Anderlecht's president Vanden Stock, Herman Van Holsbeeck and the coach. They are true gentlemen.

For me a new life starts now: I want to spend more time with my wife and children and the people I love.

Daniel.'

Goodbye Dan. You are an exemplary player, a true professional and a real patriotic footballer. I'll miss you, but I also look forward to seeing you again one day in a coaching role or perhaps as a football pundit.